Nicholas County
August 21, 2023 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Open Meeting with Moment of Silence
II. Call to Order and Roll Call
III. Student/Staff Recognition--Gail Barton, Regina McCall, Patty Ockerman, Katie Switzer-KY FBLA President
IV. Public Comment
V. Approve the Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #9024 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sparks and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
V.1. Meeting Minutes
V.2. Treasurer's Report and Payment of Bills
V.3. Superintendent's Report of Personnel Actions
VI. Items for Board Action
VI.1. Acknowledge receipt of the following generous donation(s): • Ron Newby Realtor KW Bluegrass-$800 NCHS Football • Revived Construction-$800 NCHS Football • Little Welding Repair-$500 NCHS Football • Little Welding Repair-$500 NCHS Football Travis Sims Bluejacket Bowl • KY FFA Foundation/ James & Martha Brown Foundation -$5,692.00 NCHS FFA • Hovermale - $500 • Jenny Sims – Two full size beds for FRYSC family • Helping Hands FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - $150.00 • Moorefield Country Church – Shoes in the Pews • Carlisle Christian Church – Shoes in the Pews • First Baptist Church – Shoes in the Pews • Ross Haney – Adult Bike, Ear Buds & Sound Bar for Back-to-School Prizes
Actions Taken

Order #9025 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.2. Approve Pay Applications and/or Direct Purchase Orders for the Nicholas Co. High School Renovation Project (BG 21-256) and Nicholas Co. Guaranteed Energy Savings Project (BG 20-264): • Thermal Equipment DPO GESC 20-264 $58,000.00 • G. Scott & Associates BG 21-256 $38,867.42 • LE Gregg DPO BG 21-256 $1,976.70 • Air Source Technologies BG 21-256 $3,579.00 • Momentum Construction BG 21-256 $375,667.05 • Lee Brick & Block DPO 21-256 $1,008.00 • Irving Materials DPO 21-256 $4,197.75 • Valley Interior Products DPO 21-256 $19,432.35 • Ferguson Enterprises DPO 21-256 $24,575.99 • Atlas Company DPO 21-256 $99,750.03
Actions Taken

Order #9026 - Motion to Amend Passed:  To amend the motion from: "" to: "Approve Pay Applications and/or Direct Purchase Orders for the Nicholas Co. High School Renovation Project (BG 21-256) and Nicholas Co. Guaranteed Energy Savings Project (BG 20-264) at Superintendent's discretion: • Thermal Equipment DPO GESC 20-264 $58,000.00 • G. Scott & Associates BG 21-256 $38,867.42 • LE Gregg DPO BG 21-256 $1,976.70 • Air Source Technologies BG 21-256 $3,579.00 • Momentum Construction BG 21-256 $375,667.05 • Lee Brick & Block DPO 21-256 $1,008.00 • Irving Materials DPO 21-256 $4,197.75 • Valley Interior Products DPO 21-256 $19,432.35 • Ferguson Enterprises DPO 21-256 $24,575.99 • Atlas Company DPO 21-256 $99,750.03" passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.3. Approve the following Professional Services Contracts for the 2023-2024 School Year • ______________________________________-Speech Services • On Track Orientation & Mobility, LLC-Orientation & Mobility Services • Central Kentucky Psychological Services-Psychological Services • Strong Vision Services, LLC-Vision Services • BEH Physical Therapy, LLC-Physical Therapy Services • Busy Bee Occupational Therapy, PLLC-Occupational Therapy Services
Actions Taken

Order #9027 - Motion Passed:  Approve the following Professional Services Contracts for the 2023-2024 School Year •Mary E. Carrier-Speech Services (with minor modifications to contract) • On Track Orientation & Mobility, LLC-Orientation & Mobility Services • Central Kentucky Psychological Services-Psychological Services • Strong Vision Services, LLC-Vision Services • BEH Physical Therapy, LLC-Physical Therapy Services • Busy Bee Occupational Therapy, PLLC-Occupational Therapy Services passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.4. Approve to amend the Job Description of the Grounds Worker position, to include Grounds Worker/Maintenance and to update job duties, as presented
Actions Taken

Order #9028 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.5. Approve to amend the 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedule, as presented
Actions Taken

Order #9029 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.6. Approve the Facility Use Request by the Nicholas Co. Youth Football Program, to use the NCHS Football Field and facilities on August 26th, September 9th, and October 14th, 2023
Actions Taken

Order #9030 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.7. Approve to declare the following Food Service Equipment as surplus, and to approve to advertise said surplus to be sold by sealed bids: • 2: Norlake model #AR162SSS/0-A Milk coolers • 2: Beverage-Air model#SMF49Y Milk coolers (1 not working)
Actions Taken

Order #9031 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sparks and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.8. Approve tax rates for the Nicholas Co. Board of Education, including exonerations, for the 2023-2024 School Year as follows: Rate Type: ________________________ Hearing Date: ________________________ (if necessary) Real Estate: ________________________ Tangible Property: ________________________
Actions Taken

Order #9032 - Motion Passed:  approve tax rates for the Nicholas Co. Board of Education, including exonerations, for the 2023-2024 School Year as follows: Rate Type: 4% Increase Hearing Date: N/A (if necessary) Real Estate: 42.4 per $100 in valuation Tangible Property: 42.4 per $100 in valuation passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.9. Approve the Motor Vehicle Tax Levy for the Nicholas Co. Board of Education, including exonerations, for the 2023-2024 School Year as follows: Motor Vehicle: 55.5 per $100 in valuation
Actions Taken

Order #9033 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.10. Approve to declare the following equipment as surplus, and to approve to advertise said surplus to be sold by sealed bids: • 2 Sets of Volleyball poles
Actions Taken

Order #9034 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.11. Approve the declaration of an emergency vacancy for the following certified positions, as no qualified applicants applied for the vacant position previously posted: • High School Integrated Science • High School LBD • High School LBD • High School FMD • Middle School Science • Preschool • Elementary - Primary (3rd) • Elementary LBD • Media Specialist
Actions Taken

Order #9035 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.12. Approve to allow Nicholas Co. Schools, in support of our student programs, to secure advertising agreements with local & non-local businesses, have the Superintendent create said agreements, and to delegate said agreement approvals to the Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #9036 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.13. Approve to purchase 200 Chromebooks from Staples Technology Solutions, to replace/replenish non-usable devices
Actions Taken

Order #9037 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.14. Approve the Nicholas Co. Schools Term Beginning & End Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year, as follows: • Q1 - August 28, 2023 - October 31, 2023 • Q2 - November 1, 2023 - January 16, 2024 • Q3 - January 17, 2024 - March 11, 2024 • Q4 - March 12, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Actions Taken

Order #9038 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sparks and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.15. Approve to amend the 2023-2024 Extracurricular-Extra Duty Salary Schedule as presented
Actions Taken

Order #9039 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.16. Approve the 2023-2024 Community Action Council Interagency Agreement, as presented
Actions Taken

Order #9040 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VII. Superintendent's Report
VIII. Executive Session as Permitted by KRS 61.810
IX. Other Matters that May Legally Come Before the Board
IX.1. Tour of Facilities/Construction
X. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #9041 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Yes
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes